Let's just call it Teal. Because if an American had named the color that's exactly what they would have called it. Hey, it's not as bad as "Velvet Violet". Right? Can all the people with the Barney Bikes raise their hands so we can make fun of them?

PS - Fun bike, I can't wait to see what you do with it. It will be the wifey's ride? Lucky girl.

Beater:

The goal is for it to be my wife's ride. Up until 4 years ago she was an avid rider and had been riding for 10+ years. We were both involved in a pedestrian accident where we were hit by a car in a crosswalk. She was hurt pretty bad and said she would no longer ride. I sold her bikes (Yamaha FZ6 and BMW F650GS) and she moved on. Now, 4 years later I think she's getting the inkling to ride again. But, we don't want to blow the $$ on a bike dedicated to her that I would not like in case she doesn't take it up or can't handle it. She's 5'8" and has ridden big bikes before and easily rode the F650GS. I think she can handle a R100GSPD as long as she doesn't fill the gas tank. She loves the color (I won't tell you that she has already "named" the bike) and has sat on it. My fingers are crossed that she may move forward even if it's just a little at first again.

When the other red PD in VA came up and I pointed out "yup, as soon as I buy a good bike the perfect one comes along" she told me to buy the other bike and prep the Teal bike for her. I was shocked right down to my socks.

The goal is for it to be my wife's ride. Up until 4 years ago she was an avid rider and had been riding for 10+ years. We were both involved in a pedestrian accident where we were hit by a car in a crosswalk. She was hurt pretty bad and said she would no longer ride. I sold her bikes (Yamaha FZ6 and BMW F650GS) and she moved on. Now, 4 years later I think she's getting the inkling to ride again. But, we don't want to blow the $$ on a bike dedicated to her that I would not like in case she doesn't take it up or can't handle it. She's 5'8" and has ridden big bikes before and easily rode the F650GS. I think she can handle a R100GSPD as long as she doesn't fill the gas tank. She loves the color (I won't tell you that she has already "named" the bike) and has sat on it. My fingers are crossed that she may move forward even if it's just a little at first again.

When the other red PD in VA came up and I pointed out "yup, as soon as I buy a good bike the perfect one comes along" she told me to buy the other bike and prep the Teal bike for her. I was shocked right down to my socks.

The goal is for it to be my wife's ride. Up until 4 years ago she was an avid rider and had been riding for 10+ years. We were both involved in a pedestrian accident where we were hit by a car in a crosswalk. She was hurt pretty bad and said she would no longer ride. I sold her bikes (Yamaha FZ6 and BMW F650GS) and she moved on. Now, 4 years later I think she's getting the inkling to ride again. But, we don't want to blow the $$ on a bike dedicated to her that I would not like in case she doesn't take it up or can't handle it. She's 5'8" and has ridden big bikes before and easily rode the F650GS. I think she can handle a R100GSPD as long as she doesn't fill the gas tank. She loves the color (I won't tell you that she has already "named" the bike) and has sat on it. My fingers are crossed that she may move forward even if it's just a little at first again.

When the other red PD in VA came up and I pointed out "yup, as soon as I buy a good bike the perfect one comes along" she told me to buy the other bike and prep the Teal bike for her. I was shocked right down to my socks.

So, I am thinking very positive thoughts right now.

Tom

I get it now.

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